Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement Silly Goose The goose stepped deliberate step by deliberate step across the interstate highway. Oblivious to the squeal of brakes and swerving cars, her five goslings waddled in a line after her. What was she thinking taking her babies across an interstate highway? Beyond the danger of a crowded

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement Birth A tiny baby, a few minutes old is a wonderful conduit of hope. No one knows what life holds for that brand-new life. For the moment, the possibilities for the child are without limits. The newborn child is innocent of mistakes. As the saying goes, “the “sky’s the

Mary’s Monday Musing to Quilt Encouragement Milestones Smiles abounded in the gymnasium. The delight of the seniors about to graduate electrified the air. Families craned to identify their particular graduate as the students marched in to the famous musical strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Energy and excitement stirred the air. Graduation from High School is

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement Multitasking With a grin, I planted my feet at the crossing of the lines that separated the states of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. I was standing in four states at once. Something about visiting the corner where four state lines meet together satisfied a place in me

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement Freedom   I hope everyone enjoyed the 4th of July.  This wonderful holiday offers a time to get together with family to enjoy a picnic, perhaps a swim, maybe a hike or fireworks. In all our activities, it’s good to take time to meditate on freedom. First of all

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement A Wonder   The size, the colors, the depth and variety of the Grand Canyon are indeed spectacular. The sights are pleasing wherever one looks. One can only stand in awe and enjoy the privilege of seeing the magnificent work of God. Thankfully, we don’t need one of the

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement Petrified   In our time, we sometimes use that word when we are frightened to the point we can hardly move. However, in the Petrified Forest National Park, the word petrified signifies a forest of tall trees which has turned from wood into stone. When the trees died, they

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement   Long, Long Ago   500 AD. That’s a long time ago. The Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado contains amazing evidence of a civilization that nestled in the cliffs that long ago. The buildings evidence a measure of sophistication. The people needed great agility to climb up the

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement Holes The huge rock structures shone a golden red as they towered across the landscape in Utah’s Arches National Park. We exclaimed our amazement and delight, craning our heads to see the wide variety of colossal wonders. Over and over the massive rocks formed impressive arches from holes that

Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement Beloved Example Smiles shone around the room. Eyes sparkled with delight along with a sheen of moisture caused by sheer joy. What a privilege to see my dear, ninety-nine-year-old Aunt after six years apart. Ah, what warm reminiscences and laughter we enjoyed together. What an example this still lovely